Dentons guides companies through all aspects of design and construction work, from initial land use planning and zoning to construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance. The team is experienced in handling matters for a diverse client base including some of the world’s renowned construction and development companies, owners and developers. Birzhan Zharasbayev is the managing partner of the Astana office and has expertise covering real estate, construction and infrastructure, having acted as a lead lawyer on several major infrastructure and development projects. Bogdan Piskorskiy is noted for his in-depth knowledge of the industry alongside having advised on a wide range of complicated and prominent transactions in the private sector.

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Key clients

  • Royal Reesink BV
  • Halliburton International Inc
  • Moore Control Systems Inc.
  • Vamed Engineering GmbH
  • Mercury Properties LLP
  • Bazis Construction LLP
  • KT&G Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised KT&G Corporation on securing the land rights and construction of a new tobacco plant in Almaty oblast.
  • Provided an expert opinion for Mercury Properties LLP and Bazis Construction LLP in relation to a dispute concerning the project for construction of a multifunctional business center in Tashkent.
  • Advised Halliburton International Inc on various regulatory aspects of recommencement of designing and construction of the production base in Aktau city.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Birzhan Zharasbayev

Other key lawyers

Bogdan Piskorskiy